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Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring tangy sourdough bread and flavorful pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese
  • 8 slices sourdough bread thickly sliced
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese or mozzarella
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
Pesto
  • 1 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Sandwiches
  1. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  2. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, spread a generous layer of basil pesto.
  3. Top each pesto-covered slice with 2 slices of cheddar cheese, then place another slice of bread on top, buttered side out.
Cook the Sandwiches
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.
  4. Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with a side of tomato soup for a classic pairing.

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